Hailsham East vs Polegate South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hailsham East vs Polegate South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hailsham East safer than Polegate South?
Hailsham East has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 280 crimes in the last 12 months. Polegate South has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Polegate South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hailsham East vs Polegate South?
Hailsham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Polegate South shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hailsham East and Polegate South?
In Hailsham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Polegate South, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hailsham East and Polegate South?
Hailsham East recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Polegate South recorded 14. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Hailsham East vs Polegate South?
Violent crime in Hailsham East totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Polegate South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hailsham East and Polegate South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hailsham East recorded 228 crimes (now 280, a change of +22.8%). Polegate South recorded 78 crimes previously (now 91, +16.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hailsham East and Polegate South?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hailsham East has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Polegate South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hailsham East and Polegate South?
Hailsham East falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Polegate South is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Hailsham East and Polegate South?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Hailsham East or Polegate South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hailsham East and Polegate South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.